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Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School

700 Millennium Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29607
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Top 50%
Tel: (864) 355-0800
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Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School serves 973 students in grades 6-8.
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in SC
  • Math Proficiency
    : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School's student population of 973 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Magnet School
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
973 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
11%
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Black
38%
33%
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White
43%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Greenville 01 School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School's ranking?

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).

How many students attend Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School?

973 students attend Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

43% of Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School?

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School offer ?

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School part of?

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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